2030 General Plan
The 2030 General Plan includes the seven State-required elements (land use, circulation, housing, open-space, conservation, safety, and noise within five chapters, each divided into two parts: 1) Background and 2) Goals and Policies. The 2021-2029 Housing Element, and subsequent housing elements as directed by State Law, are incorporated by reference into the 2030 General Plan document as Chapter 8. This plan also includes a separate chapter on sustainable community development that addresses recently emerging topics of climate change, alternative energy, and the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 375. General plans may also include other topics that reflect the city’s concerns.
A comprehensive general plan provides a city with a consistent framework for land use and other decision-making. The general plan has been called the “constitution” for land use development to emphasize its importance to land use decisions. The general plan and its maps, diagrams, and development policies form the basis for city zoning, subdivision, and public works actions. Under California law, most local government development, public works, and related decisions are required to be consistent with the adopted general plan.
Listed below are documents related to the existing General Plan elements and amendments since its adoption by the City Council in 2011.
Adopted October 2011 and includes amendments through December 2022.
2030 General Plan
Updated December 2022.
7.17 MB PDF | Updated 10/10/23
2030 General Plan Map
Revised September 2014
7.17 MB PDF | Updated 10/10/23
| Amendment Number | Adoption Date | City Case No. | General Plan Amendment Project Name | GPA Adopting Resolution Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10/11/2011 | 10-620-01 | Adoption 0f 2030 General Plan | 14,118 |
| 2 | 6/12/2012 | 10-620-02 | GPA for 2006-2014 Housing Element | 14,236 |
| 3 | 7/9/2013 | 13-620-01 | GPA/Amend Housing Element AAHOP | 14,424 |
| 4 | 9/9/2014 | 14-620-01 | Change of Land Use Designation from Industrial Business and Research Park to Commercial General | 14,684 |
| 5 | 12/9/2014 | 14-620-02 | Repeal Las Cortas Specific Plan | 14,708 |
| 6 | 1/26/2016 | 15-620-02 | Change of Land Use Designation from Industrial Light to Industrial Limited | 14, 890 |
| 7 | 6/7/2016 | 16-620-01 | Update Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Hazards Goals and Policies | 14,925 |
| 8 | 12/13/2016 | 16-620-03 | Creation of Urban Village Process | 14, 981 |
| 9 | 12/13/2016 | 16-620-02 | Creation of new Community Development Goals to address SB 244 provisions for the Nyeland Acres Community | 14,983 |
| 10 | 12/13/2016 | 15-620-04 | Adoption of 2013-2021 Housing Element | 14, 982 |
| 11 | 10/10/2017 | 17-620-02 | Mid Cycle 2013-2021 Housing Element Update | 15,060 |
| 12 | 12/12/2017 | 17-620-03 | Designation of Annexed School Property as SCH | 15,074 |
| 13 | 1/30/2018 | 17-620-04 | Costco Fuel Station | 15,086 |
| 14 | 7/16/2019 | 18-620-01 | Adoption of Downtown Code (replace the existing “Central Business District” land use designation with two new designations, “Downtown” and “Downtown Edge” and update references to these land use designations within the general plan.) | 15,252 |
| 15 | 2/4/2020 | 17-620-01 | Rio Urbana Housing Project (approved Subject to LAFCO) | 15,299/15,315 |
| 16 | 10/5/2021 | 21-620-02 and 21-620-03 | Adoption of 2021-2029 Housing Element and text and map changes to the General Plan Land Use Element | 15,490 |
| 17 | 4/19/2022 | 20-620-02 | Change of Land Use Designation from Industrial Business and Research Park to Residential Medium | 15,635 |
| 18 | 10/4/2022 | 21-620-03 | Adoption of 2021-2029 Amended Housing Element | 15,635 |
| 19 | 12/7/2022 | 22-620-01 | Amendment to Safety Element of General Plan | 15,653 |
Housing Element
The City of Oxnard’s Amended Housing Element was adopted by the Oxnard City Council on October 4, 2022, and certified by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on October 25, 2022.
2021-2029 Housing Element
Adopted by the Oxnard City Council on October 4, 2022.
8.43 MB PDF | Updated 10/10/23
State of California Housing Element Certification
Copy of the letter from the State certifying the City’s Housing Element.
176.74 KB PDF | Updated 10/10/23
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
State Housing Law mandates quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods.
111.77 KB PDF | Updated 10/10/23
CA Department of Housing and Community Development
Statewide Housing Plan
Web Link
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
SCAG Housing information.
Web Link
In October 2021, The City of Oxnard City Council adopted the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element on October 5, 2021. The Council also approved Zoning Map Amendments to change the zoning designation on 106 parcels (https://arcg.is/HmSS1) and adopted five (5) zoning ordinances to facilitate construction of housing units as stipulated in the Housing Element.
What does ‘Affordability’ mean in terms of annual household income? “Affordable housing cost” is defined in State law as not more than 30% of gross household income with variations (Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5). “Housing cost” commonly includes rent or mortgage payments, utilities (gas, electricity, water, sewer, garbage, recycling, green waste), and property taxes and insurance on owner-occupied housing. When a household pays more than 30%, they are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care. Housing cost burdens have greatly increased for lower- and moderate-income households since the 1960s.
Affordability is often broken down by income category. The income categories are based on household size and an area median income (AMI):
- Extremely low income: 0-30% of AMI
- Very low income: 30% to 50% of AMI
- Low income: 50% to 80% of AMI
- Lower income: Includes Extremely Low, Very low, and Low income households; 0% to 80% of AMI
- Moderate income: 80% to 120% of AMI
The California Department of Housing and Community Development, (HCD) annually establishes the state and federal income limits See http://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/income-limits/state-and-federal-income-limits.shtml
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually establishes the income limits for assisted housing programs based on metropolitan areas (Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA MSA). See https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html
The income limits for affordable housing often vary depending upon a program’s requirements, development’s financing and rules. For income limit eligibility on Section 8, see S8 Income Limits
Housing Resources
Accessory Dwelling Units
Web Link
Annual Report
2.07 MB PDF | Updated 05/06/24
2024 Housing Element Annual Workshop Presentation
415.48 KB PDF | Updated 05/01/24